Programs and Events
Explore our upcoming events and learning opportunities to learn more and live well with dementia.
Evening of Education:
Understanding Communication Changes along the Dementia Journey
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
7:00-8:30 pm CST
Online via Zoom
Click here to register
Or Call: 1-800-263-3367 / Email: [email protected]
Learn more about communication basics, the impact dementia has on communication, and strategies to supportively improve communication with people living with dementia.
Featuring presenters:
Claire Putz, Person Living with Dementia; Reid Stewart, a Saskatchewan Care Partner; and, Annie Weishaupt MSc. SLP. (SK) Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, Geriatric Management and Evaluation, Saskatoon City Hospital.
Recordings of previous Evenings of Education can be found on our YouTube channel here.
Risk Reduction Online Presentation
This presentation will give you the information to start thinking about your brain health and the changes you can make to your lifestyle to reduce your risk of dementia.
Thursday May 16th, 2024
7 pm-8 pm CST
This event takes place over Zoom.
ABCs of Dementia Online Presentation
This presentation will explain the 10 evidence-based warning signs of dementia and give you information on how to receive an accurate and timely diagnosis.
Please check back for future dates.
Community Presentations
ABC's of Dementia presentation in Maple Creek
This presentation will explain the 10 evidence-based warning signs of dementia and give you information on how to receive an accurate and timely diagnosis
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Maple Creek Armoury
502 Marsh St
For more information, contact Stacie Noble-Wiebe at (306) 763-2685 or [email protected]
Registration is not required for this session.
Learning Series
The Learning Series helps people with dementia, their families and friends to live as well as possible with the disease. The courses offered build upon each other to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, available resources and support. Participants have the opportunity to learn and share with others who are affected by dementia.
Next Steps for Families and Friends
Regina (in-person)
Dates: April 30, May 2, 7, 9, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Call 1-877-949-4141 before April 25th to register
Participants are asked to attend all sessionsSaskatoon (in-person)
Dates: June 4 & 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Call 1-877-949-4141 before May 30th to register
Participants are asked to attend both sessions
For full information about our Learning Series, please visit our Learning Series page.
Minds in Motion®
Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for those with early stage dementia and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy physical activity conducted by a certified fitness instructor, followed by activities and social time in a relaxed atmosphere. Develop new friendships with others living similar experiences.
Saskatoon
Tuesdays, April 23 - June 11, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
8 sessions
Saskatoon Field House - 2020 College Dr
Registration is now FULL
Regina
Thursdays, April 25 - June 13, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
8 sessions
Northwest Leisure Centre - 1127 Arnason St
Registration is now FULLVirtual
For both rural and city residents to participate from home
Wednesdays, April 24 - June 12, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm via Zoom
8 sessions
To register, please email: [email protected]
Or, call 1-877-949-4141
Must register as a pair
For questions about Minds in Motion, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-949-4141.
To learn more, visit our Minds in Motion page.
Coffee and Chat
For people with dementia and their care partners. This is NOT a Support Group, but an opportunity for you to check in with each other. Make yourself comfortable, grab a cup of coffee or tea and join some of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan staff and peers online to say ‘hello’ and let us know how you are doing.
We will be online via Zoom every Friday (except holidays) - 10:30-11:30 am. Click the following email to register to attend: [email protected]
Please note: Due to privacy and confidentiality, we will not be able to address personal client matters during the chat, but will be happy to connect you with a First Link Coordinator or Client Services Team Manager who will be able to support you.
Support Groups
The Alzheimer Society offers support groups for people with dementia and caregivers that can improve quality of life and the ability to cope with the challenges of the disease.
Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Program Environment
If you are unwell and have symptoms including, but not limited to, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and/or headache, please refrain from attending Alzheimer Society programs or events to reduce the spread of illness.
If you or a member of your household has a contagious disease, has tested positive for COVID-19, or you suspect you may have COVID-19, please do not attend Alzheimer Society programs or events. If your program takes place over multiple sessions, you may return to the program after 24 hours without symptoms, unless you tested positive for COVID-19 (then follow current Saskatchewan health self-isolation guidelines).